World War I Battle of Saint-Mihiel
During the First World War, the Battle of Saint-Mihiel was the first independent operation of the American Expeditionary Force led by Gen. John J. Pershing. Approximately 550,000 U.S. soldiers participated. Author Mitchell Yockelson gave a tour of the battlefield and explained the battles and its significance.
Description
During the First World War, the Battle of Saint-Mihiel was the first independent operation of the American Expeditionary Force led by Gen. John J. Pershing. Approximately 550,000 U.S. soldiers participated. Author Mitchell Yockelson gave a tour of the battlefield and explained the battles and its significance. Archival video of the battle is included in his explanation.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the strategic value of Saint-Mihiel region.
- When did the Battle of Saint-Mihiel occur?
- What was the relationship between the American forces and the French forces during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel?
- Describe the trenches in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel.
- What role did aircraft play in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel?
- What was the outcome of the Battle of Saint-Mihiel?
- Why was the Battle of Saint-Mihiel significant to World War I and the American Expeditionary Forces?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- American Expeditionary Forces
- American First Army
- Battle Of Saint-mihiel
- General John J. Pershing
- George C. Marshall
- Liberated
- Meuse-argonne
- Rear Guard
- Salient
- Trench Warfare
- World War I